Parent-Child Program

The Parent-Child Program provides Waldorf education and resources for parents and their young children from 18 months until 4 years of age. Classes meet one day a week In a light-filled classroom, where an intimate group of parents and children come together to explore the wonders of the first years of life.

Parents engage in activities like the making of simple crafts, while their children help them or play nearby. Children play with simple, natural toys and materials and are guided through the morning by the gentle rhythm of circle time, creative play, snack and story time.

Circle and story time reflect the world of nature and seasonal festivals. Circle time provides a rich learning experience through music and rhyme. Games and movement activities engage both large and fine motor coordination.

Stories and puppet plays nourish the child’s imagination and provide rich material for creative play. Each week a different parent will be responsible for providing a simple and nutritious snack for the group.

The classes give parents an opportunity to discuss child development, parenting issues and Waldorf education with a Waldorf trained teacher. Sessions are offered in the fall, winter, spring, and summer and are divided by age into two separate groups: 1.5-2.5 years and 2-3.5 years of age. Admission is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

2010-11 School Year Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Morning sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. (for children 1.5yrs - 2.5yrs)
Noon sessions: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. (for children 2yrs - 4yrs)

Fall 2010 Session: September 13 - December 22
Winter 2011 Session: January 3 - March 26
Spring 2011 Session: March 28 - June 11

Program Fee: $50/class
The Brooklyn Waldorf School adjusts program fees according to the duration of the program and number of weeks offered. All classes will meet for either 7 - 14 classes depending on the day of classes. The Parent-Child fee includes a $25 non-refundable application fee.

To enroll, fill out the Parent Child Application Form

The total tuition fee is due with your application. Please make checks payable to The Brooklyn Waldorf School. Your check will not be deposited until we confirm your place in the class via email.

For more information, please email Maggie Crawford, Admissions Assistant at maggie@brooklynwaldorf.org

Parent-Child Program Calendar

Fall 2010

Monday class cost: $650 (13 classes)
Monday Fall 2010 class dates:

September 13, 20, 27
October 4, 18, 25
*no class October 11 (Columbus Day)
November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December 13, 20
*no class December 6 (School Closed - day after Winter Fair)

Tuesday class cost: $700 (14 classes)
Tuesday Fall 2010 class dates:

September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 19, 26
*no class October 12 (School Closed-Professional Day)
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14, 21

Wednesday class cost: $700 (14 classes)
Wednesday Fall 2010 class dates:

September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
*no class November 24 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
December 1, 8, 15, 22

Thursday class cost: $600 (12 classes)
Thursday Fall 2010 class dates:

September 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 18
*no class November 11 (Veterans Day)
*no class November 25 (Thanksgiving Day)
December 2, 9, 16

 

Friday class cost: $650 (13 classes)
Friday Fall 2010 class dates:

September 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 19
November 5, 12, 19
*no class November 26 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 3, 10, 17

 

Saturday class cost: $600 (12 classes)
Saturday Fall 2010 class dates:

September 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 30
*no class October 23 (Scootathon)
November 6, 13, 20
*no class November 27 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 4, 11, 18

 

Winter 2011

Monday class cost: $450 (9 classes)
Monday Winter 2011 class dates:

January 3, 10, 24, 31
*no class January 17 (ML King Jr. Day)
February 7, 14, 28
*no class Febuary 21 (Mid-Winter Break) March 7, 21
*no class March 14 (Professional Day)

Tuesday class cost: $550 (11 classes)
Tuesday Winter 2011 class dates:

January 4, 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15
*no class Feb 22 (Mid-Winter Break)
March 1, 8, 15, 22

Wednesday class cost: $500 (10 classes)
Wednesday Winter 2011 class dates:

January 5, 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16
*no class Feb 23 (Mid-Winter Break)
March 2, 9, 16, 23

Thursday class cost: $550 (11 classes)
Thursday Winter 2011 class dates:

January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17
*no class Feb 24 (Mid-Winter Break)
March 3, 10, 17, 24

 

Friday class cost: $500 (10 classes)
Friday Winter 2011 class dates:

January 7, 21, 28
*no class January 14 (School Closed-Professional Day) February 4, 11, 18
*no class Feb 25 (Mid-Winter Break)
March 4, 11, 18, 25

 

Saturday class cost: $500 (10 classes)
Saturday Winter 2011 class dates:

January 8, 22, 29
*no class January 15 (School Closed MLK Weekend) February 5, 12, 19
*no class Feb 26 (Mid-Winter Break)
March 5, 12, 19, 26

 

Spring 2011

Monday class cost: $400 (8 classes)
Monday Spring 2011 class dates:

March 28
April 4, 11
*no class April 18 & 25 (Spring Recess) May 2, 9, 16, 23
*no class May 30 (Memorial Day-School Closed)
June 6

Tuesday class cost: $500 (10 classes)
Tuesday Spring 2011 class dates:

March 29
April 5, 12, 26
*no class April 19 (Spring Recess)
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7

Wednesday class cost: $500 (10 classes)
Wednesday Spring 2011 class dates:

March 30
April 6, 13, 27
*no class April 20 (Spring Recess)
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8

Thursday class cost: $500 (10 classes)
Thursday Spring 2011 class dates:

March 31
April 7, 14, 28
*no class April 21 (Spring Recess)
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9

 

Friday class cost: $450 (9 classes)
Friday Spring 2011 class dates:

April 1, 15, 29
*no class April 22 (Spring Recess)
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10

 

Saturday class cost: $350 (7 classes)
Saturday Spring 2011 class dates:

April 2, 9
*no class April 16 & 23 (Spring Recess)
May 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11

 

For more information, please email Maggie Crawford, Admissions Assistant at maggie@brooklynwaldorf.org